Operational Excellence Coach

Pauwels Consulting; Beerse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting in Belgium is seeking an Operational Excellence Coach to embed continuous improvement and root-cause problem-solving across its operations.

You will coach teams on-site, applying Lean methodologies, translate training into practical daily practice, and support a cultural shift toward operational excellence. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, with 8+ years in Lean/continuous improvement and a Black Belt being advantageous.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Lean, operational excellence, or continuous improvement.
• Deep expertise in Lean methodologies.
• Ability to work on-site for an average of three days per week.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams directly in operational environments to apply Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques to business challenges.
• Support the rollout of continuous improvement rhythms and translate theoretical training into practical everyday application.
• Embed a continuous improvement and root-cause mindset across all levels of the organization.
• Maintain a visible and active presence within teams to guide employees during the adoption of Lean practices.
• Collaborate with leaders to facilitate a cultural shift towards operational excellence.

Skills

Lean

Operational excellence

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the healthcare sector, is looking for an Operational Excellence Coach to embed continuous improvement and root-cause problem-solving across their operations. The role focuses on driving sustainable daily practices and cultural shifts through hands‑on coaching of teams and leaders in real‑life settings.

• Coach teams directly in operational environments to apply Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques to business challenges.
• Support the rollout of continuous improvement rhythms and translate theoretical training into practical everyday application.
• Embed a continuous improvement and root-cause mindset across all levels of the organization.
• Maintain a visible and active presence within teams to guide employees during the adoption of Lean practices.
• Collaborate with leaders to facilitate a cultural shift towards operational excellence.

• You bring 8+ years of relevant experience in Lean, operational excellence, or continuous improvement, including coaching senior leaders in complex environments.
• You possess deep expertise in Lean methodologies.
• You have the ability to work on-site for an average of three days per week.
• You're proactive with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience within a distribution or logistics environment.
• Possession of a Black Belt certification.